Car has turned off 3 times while sitting at a light and took hours to turn back on, car shudders when breaking sometimes and abs/traction control/air bag lights will come on, and will shudder and turn off while driving.
2004 Chevrolet Impala brakes problems
89 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 51,220. 12 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 89
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 51,220
- crashes
- 12
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: rotor11
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light5
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Brake fluid low warning: lamp2
- Foundation components: disc: caliper1
- Foundation components: disc1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Impala brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Chevrolet Impala brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle.
- Risk
- Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V287000 · Recall details
What 2004 Chevrolet Impala owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My oil keeps leaking out and I have to keep adding to it. I've tried sealants but none of them work to stop it from leaking as well as a sushi in my dash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet impala. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and made a grinding noise when it was depressed. The dealer (billion auto buick gmc, 600 w 41st st, sioux falls, sd 57105, (605) 309-0975) was unable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by more than one independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was excluded from nthsa campaign number: 04v287000 (service brakes, hydraulic). There were eleven tsbs on the brakes. The failure mileage was not available.
When backing out of the drive way and go to accelerate the ABS/traction control engages and causes the car to stop. It also happens on the road once u come to a stop and or stop and turn onto a street or highway. Almost got rear ended a few times. I read online at its happening alot to people all over. This problem is constant ever since I bought the car. Previous ower advised me of the problem as well.
Turned on my car started pushing on the gas my car made a weird vibration type sound. Came up on message board traction control after a couple times of it doing that, the ABS and tax light come on and on the message window it says system traction service. It kinda freaked me out cause I was stopped at a red light went to go hit the gas and it said traction control and I moved a little than I had to let go of gas then try again. Also have had a couple incidents where I go to break and it makes a vibration feeling on the brake and brings up traction control again. Really would like this checked out very concerned. Don't want to get in an accident cause my car fails to take off.
2004 chevrolet impala. Consumer writes in regards to fuel lines and brake lines corrosion. Consumer has another vehicle correspondence listed in artemis. *smd the consumer stated both the floor brakes and emergency brakes failed. No warning lights illuminated prior to the failure.
I've owned a 2004 chevrolet impala for the past 7 years. Every year or so my ABS, service traction system, and track off lights usually during a non-event situation. I put my brakes on and they lock and all of a sudden all my lights are on. I've spent a lot of money constantly fixing this problem. Everyone else with an impala seems to have constant issues with this as well. I'm now being asked to completely change out my ABS module & controller for a whopping $3k on a vehicle with only 130k miles after already spending thousands of dollars over the years for ABS/traction issues. This is clearly a persistent safety issue which is costing impala owners an arm and a leg and needs to be looked into. I've owed many vehicles with much higher mileage and never had issues like this before.
I have been experiencing a traction control problem. When I make sharp turns the service traction system light comes on, after this light comes on it pulls to the right and makes it hard to stop and even slides sometimes. I have replaced all speed sensors and replaced the wires and the problem is still reoccuring.
Frequently, the ABS activates the brakes while in motion and no pressure is placed on the brake pedal. Usually the ABS light and traction control turn on afterwards and indicate they are now disabled. Sometimes the lights turn on when the engine is started. The dealer said the speed sensor was defective, so they were replaced twice, but this did not fix the problem. This portable had been ongoing for over 6 months.
While driving down the highway I saw some smoke or steam coming from under the right dash . I didn't know what it was , so I check my gauges and every thing looked ok , I continue to driving trying to make it to my mothers house. The car cut itself off and I shift to n and roll into the driveway. I got out went into the house for a couple of min. When I return the car was smoking , I dash water on top of the hood but the smoke turn into flames that's when I called 911. Help came and was able to put the fire out.
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Impala brakes
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Impala have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 89 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Chevrolet Impala brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 51,220 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Impala brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V287000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Impala have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Impala model years with the most brakes complaints are 2014 (91 complaints), 2004 (89 complaints) and 2003 (76 complaints).
Other 2004 Chevrolet Impala problems
Electrical 681Lights 108Engine 107Steering 63Transmission 47Acceleration 41Fuel system 37Airbags 31Driver assistance 25Body 18Visibility 14Suspension 10Wheels 10Tires 5Seat belts 4Locks 3Seats 2
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